Center For Youth Development Through Law
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My Role: Client Served & I worked at a Congressional Office and learned valuable work skills that will benifit me in my acadmic life as well. I learned about civil litigation, constitutional law, how to conduct myself in a professional environment. In addition I came into conta.
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January 23, 2010
I actively participated in the Center For Youth Development Through Law during My Last year of high school. This program couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me, being an adolescent, not having many positive influences in my life, coming to this program gave me a sense of accomplishment that motivated me to go to college and actively plan to pursue a career in law. I had always been interested in such academic areas of study from a very young age, however I had not a single opportunity to include myself in such a program, where I can experience and be part of a professional environment. My internship, which I received through the Center of Youth Development Thorough Law was amazing and helped me to really get outside my comfort zone, working at a Congressional office was a challenging task that help me to grow as a person and develop professional skills I otherwise would have missed out on. In addition once I entered college, I stayed connected with the program and was able to have access to allot of resources that help me through my academic life. This program was a key factor in helping me stay away from a life of meritocracy and crime unfortunately like some of my friends. I now believe that being part of such an organization can really help youth stay away from a life of juvenile delinquency and build positive communities.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
all elements of my life, from school to work as well as home
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have more staff, youth and more time to stay and benefit.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
My internship and participating in mock trials. It was a great learning experience.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
smart, outgoing, friendly and ambitious
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Reach out to allot more youth and staff. There are many influential staff members out there that the program could hire and use to help inspire.
Ways to make it better...
I was able to do more
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
access to Resources, they need funding and more great staff members to reach out and help the community.
One thing I'd also say is that...
this organization changed my life...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
January 23, 2010
The Center For Youth Development Through Law was one of the most wonderful experiences. Before the program, I was confused about what I wanted to do in life. I didn't know if I wanted to pursue law school or even law in general. This program introduced me to what law was really about and provided me the opportunity of being an attorney in a mock trial case with a real judge. Moreover, I was able to visit the Alameda Courthouse and witnessed actual court cases, further opening my eyes to a possible future. The classes that the Center For Youth Development Through Law helped me gain knowledge in areas that I could not learn in high school. The Constitutional Law class helped me realize that I had a fascination with past court cases and debating. The Moot Court class showed me the rules and the strategies to become a successful attorney. The World of Work class demonstrated what the real world was all about with mock interviews and resume workshops. Finally, the Conflict Mediation class introduced me to psychology. I still remember the information from the class, and I enjoy sharing it with my friends. The teachers in these classes were amazing because they really cared about us. They understood us on a level that our regular teachers in high school did not. The program brought in inspiring lawyers, community leaders, and current law school students to speak about their own experiences, ambitions, and struggles. Also, I could not have asked for a better internship. I interned at the Oakland City Hall with Councilmember Jean Quan. Not only was I exposed to law but also the political world. At my internship, I was given the opportunity to give back to my community by educating youth. I taught diversity classes in recreation centers about sexism, racism, sectarianism, homophobia, and classism. I compiled and organized a National Night Out list of 300 block parties in Oakland's District 4. I also translated English to Chinese for the residents in the district at events, fairs, etc. My experience in the Center For Youth Development Through Law has been life changing and I would definitely recommend it. It has provided me with the exposure to law, the real world, and politics. As a first year at UC Berkeley, I still hold the lessons and knowledge close to my heart. I am very grateful for such an opportunity, so please support such an amazing program !
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
working with amazing staff and students.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help and encourage disadvantaged students to pursue higher education and to never give up. It will continue to change lives one at a time.
Ways to make it better...
it was longer.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the money issues because of the economic recession. Please support and make a difference for youth !
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
January 23, 2010
I participated in the Center for Youth Development Through Law the summer before my senior year of high school. The program provided me with the opportunity to work as a legal intern at a big law firm in downtown San Francisco. At 16-years-old, this was my first job. The program not only placed me at my internship but also provided me with the training and skills that allowed me to be comfortable and really flourish as an intern. I gained valuable experience and gained skills that allowed me to get subsequent jobs and internships. I used that summer experience on my college applications and for work applications. The experience and internship placement allowed me to gain a lot of confidence in my skills and abilities. I later graduated from a 4-year university and law school. I am now a practicing attorney and credit my work ethic to my first working experience that summer and the support I received from the Center For Youth Development Through Law.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my work ethic.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase the staff.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the support.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
wonderful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do more wonderful things for the community.
Ways to make it better...
the summer were longer.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
size of the staff.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the program life changing.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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